An unusual cause of multiple cerebral hemorrhages: drotrecogin alpha (activated protein C).
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol
; 32(5): E85-6, 2011 May.
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ABSTRACT
The mortality of severe sepsis is still high, despite improved treatment modalities. It is known that treatment with DAA reduces mortality in this condition; however, major bleeding may occur as a complication. We present a patient with normal findings on platelet and coagulation tests who developed multiple cerebral hemorrhages after DAA infusion. Patients with septic shock who undergo DAA infusion should be followed closely for possible intracranial bleeding. When intracranial hemorrhage is detected in patients in the intensive care unit, treatment with DAA infusion should be questioned.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Choque Séptico
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Proteína C
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Hemorragia Cerebral
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía